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Why "Lather, Rinse, Repeat" Should Be Your New Mantra

Confession time: I only wash my hair once a week. Maybe twice if I work out every day. My hair is super dry and washing more than a couple times than that leaves it looking fried. It sounds gross, but...

Confession time: I only wash my hair once a week. Maybe twice if I work out every day. My hair is super dry and washing more than a couple times than that leaves it looking fried. It sounds gross, but it works for me. Oh, and I also am addicted to product. I spritz on product - texturizer, shine spray, anything I can get my hands on - onto my 'do daily.

So, when I met with Janelle Chaplin, the color director of the awesome hair company Original & Mineral, I was shocked when she told me next time I wash my hair I should shampoo twice before I condition. And that anyone who washes her hair less than 3 times a week should be doing it, too. Why?

The first wash gets rid of dirt and product buildup (great for once-a-week washers and product junkies like me) so the second shampoo and your conditioner can actually wash away oil, hydrate, smooth, etc.

It's totally counterintuitive - especially for color-treated, fine, dry hair like mine - but I gave her advice a whirl using the O&M Original Detox shampoo as my first shampoo (it's yummy and tingly) and then the O&M Hydrate & Conquer shampoo and conditioner.

The result? Awesome volume and shine minus the blow dryer. Try it this weekend!